Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) – Middle & High

DSST Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Comprehensive benefits

Total Rewards package

Job summary

DSST Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for middle and high school, full-time, in-person. Salary ranges from $62,000 to $80,000 with a relocation stipend for relocations from 75 miles or more to Denver.

The role emphasizes collaboration, IEP case management, and delivering rigorous, culturally responsive content. You will work with a dedicated team to support students’ growth, equity, and post-secondary planning, contributing to an inclusive school culture and

Qualifications

• IEP Case Management: manage a portfolio of students, write data-driven IEPs and monitor progress.
• Deliver targeted academic and behavioral interventions with the team.
• Advocate for diverse learners and participate on MTSS teams.

Responsibilities

• Be an IEP Case Manager: Serve as case manager to a portfolio of students; completing tasks such as writing data driven IEPs, developing goals, monitoring progress, delivering targeted academic & behavioral interventions, and celebrating success with each student’s team of teachers and family along the way.
• Ensure Students Receive Accommodations/Modifications: Partner with general education teachers to appropriately implement accommodations and modifications with intentionality and consistency.
• Advocate for and champion all diverse learners in the school by participating on the MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) Team.
• Manage a Support Team: Based on a student’s services in their IEP, you may also supervise and develop paraprofessionals that serve as 1:1 support for that student.
• Deliver Rigorous & Engaging Content: In partnership with your general education teaching partner(s), utilize DSST’s curriculum resources to plan, intellectually prepare, and teach rigorous, culturally responsive, and grade level aligned content in co‑taught/push‑in settings.
• Track and Support Student Growth: Prioritize students’ intellectual growth by holding high expectations for academic success including monitoring and assessing the performance of all students through a variety of assessment tools and resources to guide instruction and support individual student proficiency.
• Promote Positive Culture: Employ DSST culture and support systems while validating students’ cultural identities. Actively promote a unified and positive classroom and school culture.
• Cultivate and maintain trusting relationships with students and families.
• Pursue Professional Development: Engage in professional growth opportunities, including regular coaching, feedback, and development, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
• Contribute to School Community: Undertake additional duties as needed, such as supporting student recruitment, after school tutoring, etc.

Job description

DSST Public Schools seeks a Special Education Teacher (Mild/Moderate) for middle and high school, full-time, in-person. Salary ranges from $62,000 to $80,000 with a relocation stipend for relocations from 75 miles or more to Denver.

The role emphasizes collaboration, IEP case management, and delivering rigorous, culturally responsive content. You will work with a dedicated team to support students’ growth, equity, and post-secondary planning, contributing to an inclusive school culture and